Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorSkip to main contentOur website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our website. By continuing to browse our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.# Career OpportunitiesProduction Supervisor page is loaded## Production SupervisorApplylocations: Olathe, Kansas, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0031444Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.For additional information about Solenis, please visit or follow us on social media.The Production Supervisor directs the end-to-end manufacturing process, overseeing a team of 8 employees spanning raw materials, machining, welding, and assembly. This role requires specific expertise in managing operations involving stainless steel, PVC, and other plastics, ensuring proper material handling and processing techniques. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on optimizing small-team labor, coordinating material flow, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards.**Key Responsibilities** Material & Technical Oversight* Material Handling: Oversee the distinct storage, handling, and processing requirements for stainless steel and PVC plastic to prevent cross-contamination and material degradation.* Process Integrity: Ensure machining and fabrication parameters (speeds, feeds, and tooling) are correctly optimized for both high-strength stainless steel and sensitive PVC polymers.* Welding: Supervise specialized TIG welding processes tailored to stainless steel components to ensure structural integrity and cosmetic quality.* Assembly: Guide and oversee the assembly of these skids, maintain the level of quality on all assemblies and assure that deadlines are achieved.Team Leadership & Labor Allocation* **Direct Supervision**: Lead, coach, and evaluate a tight-knit team of 8 operators (machinists, welders, and assemblers).* **Cross-Training**: Build a resilient workforce by cross-training the team members across different production stages to eliminate bottlenecks.* **Accountability**: Conduct performance reviews, track daily attendance, and address personnel issues directly.Production & Operations Management* **Workflow Coordination**: Manage the sequencing of materials from raw material inventory through machining, welding, and final assembly.* **Scheduling**: Plan and assign daily tasks to the team to ensure production schedules and delivery deadlines are met.* **Quality Assurance**: Ensure all machined, welded, and assembled components meet blueprint specifications and engineering tolerances.Safety & Compliance* **Enforcement**: Enforce strict safety guidelines, with specific focus on tool safety and proper PPE for all shop tasks, fabrication, and assembly.* **Maintenance**: Ensure all equipment, from CNC machines to welding gear, is properly maintained and safe for daily use.Qualifications* **Experience**: 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory or team lead role managing direct reports.* **Technical Knowledge**: Proven experience fabricating, machining, and welding/joining stainless steel and PVC plastic.* **Blueprint Reading**: Proven ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and engineering specifications.* **Soft Skills**: Excellent interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and small team management skills.Physical Requirements* Ability to stand and walk the shop floor for extended periods.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and bend, stoop, or reach.We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.*At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.**Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.* *Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io*The expected compensation range for this position is between $70,250.00 and $103,026.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solenis LLC